MDHSA offers publications of interest to homeschooling families. Publications are available as a PDF or as a hard copy.
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The MDHSA Law Guide is a valuable tool for any Pennsylvania homeschooling family. Included in the booklet are all of the schedules and deadlines required by law, the forms and sample letters needed for compliance as well as an explanation of what the law doesn’t require. Also included are the text of the law, sample log sheets, and sample evaluation formats. This booklet can be especially useful if removing a child from a school setting. PDF price – FREE
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An Introduction to the Fine Art of Homeschooling is especially useful for those who are considering homeschooling. From philosophies of education to curriculum materials, the array of choices can be bewildering but this publication allows for a careful evaluation of each of the options as well as providing the information needed to obtain resources. PDF price – $4.75 ORDER YOUR PDF HERE.
Addressing Learning Challenges
Many children simply do not fit “the norm”. Sitting still may be a challenge, reading skills may not have progressed to reading for information, or the child simply cannot hold a pencil and continue to be able to think. These six articles that will help you determine if your child needs help from a professional as well as information and practical advice on how to keep your child learning while you address the reading and writing delays through other avenues. PDF price – $4.75 ORDER YOUR PDF HERE.
The Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Diploma Guide
Looking forward to the high school years? Wondering what you will do to document completion of high school credits? The Diploma Guide can help answer these questions and more. Even if you choose not to participate in a diploma program, the MDHSA Diploma Guide can assist you as you provide for your student’s secondary education (grades 7-12). REQUIRED READING FOR ALL DIPLOMA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND MDHSA EVALUATORS. PDF price – $4.75 ORDER YOUR PDF HERE.
FREE PDF: A History of MDHSA: Learn about the early days of the homeschool movement when homeschooling was illegal in Pennsylvania and parents battled to have the right to homeschool their children. MDHSA was formed during these turbulent times and our founding members made many sacrifices to ensure that future homeschoolers would enjoy that freedom.